Disrupt the Defaults

Rachel Garcia
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  1. 19: Making Room for Joy with Ebony Nichols

    07/22/2024

    19: Making Room for Joy with Ebony Nichols

    Ebony Nichols switched from a career in higher education to creating a stationery business specializing in cards and confetti. She and her business are spreading joy to customers everyday. We discuss: What is a joy practice and why do you need one?Giving yourself the grace to ask what you need.How to embrace the present while planning for a better future. Keeping a joy reserve. Shop Ebony’s stationery store, Announce Divinely:  Announce Divinely website Etsy Connect with Ebony on Instagram:  @announcedivinely Read Ebony's bio Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    25 min
  2. 18: Living Beyond Labels with Ebony Nichols

    06/17/2024

    18: Living Beyond Labels with Ebony Nichols

    Ebony Nichols switched from a career in higher education to creating a stationery business specializing in cards and confetti. She joins to discuss recognizing boxes we (or others) may put ourselves in and how to expand outside of those expectations.  In this episode we discuss:  Making a decision to let go of what you think you should be doing to pursue the dreams in your heartGetting out of the "smart girl box" and exploring creativity outside of the set academic pathHow finding her creativity helped Ebony find the right career pathWhat it takes to make your dreams a reality - closing the gap between thoughts and action Read Ebony's full bio here: https://www.disruptthedefaults.com/podcastepisodes/018 Shop Ebony’s stationery store, Announce Divinely  Announce Divinely websiteEtsyConnect with Ebony on Instagram:  @announcedivinely Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    22 min
  3. 17: Planning Your Next Career Move with Ilana Weinstein

    06/10/2024

    17: Planning Your Next Career Move with Ilana Weinstein

    One of the most important things you can do for your next role is to make the most of the role you currently have. In this episode we discuss:  How to plan a career moveDefining career successThe importance of changing your mindHow to get what you need from your current work experienceIdentifying your work motivatorsMaking a career plan: now, next, later Episode Resources: 9 Work Motivators Resource - this helps you figure out what motivates you at work  Purchase Ilana’s book, When I Became Light: AmazonWord BookstoresGoodreadsRead Ilana's Bio Here: https://www.disruptthedefaults.com/podcastepisodes/017 Connect with Ilana on Instagram:  @poemsbyilana Email Ilana: poemsbyilana@gmail.com Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    29 min
  4. 16: Creating on Your Own Terms with Ilana Weinstein

    06/03/2024

    16: Creating on Your Own Terms with Ilana Weinstein

    What we discuss: The book writing processHow to define success for creative projects Emotions involved with sharing your creativity How sharing what you’ve created helps others support you  Purchase Ilana’s book, When I Became Light: AmazonWord BookstoresGoodreadsRead Ilana's Full Bio Here Connect with Ilana on Instagram:  @poemsbyilana Email Ilana: poemsbyilana@gmail.com Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    23 min
  5. 15: Creating and Using a Word of the Year with Yarminiah Rosa

    05/27/2024

    15: Creating and Using a Word of the Year with Yarminiah Rosa

    This episode was recorded at the end of 2023, but a word of the year can be created or revisited at anytime!  We discuss:  Why we have a word of the year + how it is helpfulHow to create a word of the yearResources for reflection + planningWhy community is so important Our experiences with using a word of the year and what we've learned  Sign up for Yarminiah's newsletter:  https://yarminiah.substack.com/ Yarminiah's website:  https://www.yarminiah.com/ Purposerosa's website:  https://www.purposerosa.com/   Read Yarminiah's Full Bio Here Resources mentioned: Quarterly Vision Workbook by Yarminiah Rosa Free Word of the Year tips - download on the podcast website Annual review planner by Zim Flores Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    40 min
  6. 14: Starting and Scaling a Side Hustle with Cindy-Zuniga Sanchez

    05/10/2024

    14: Starting and Scaling a Side Hustle with Cindy-Zuniga Sanchez

    Cindy shares her journey to law school, how she started her side hustle coaching/speaking business, and why she switched careers to make her side hustle her full-time job.  Even though she loved what she was doing, she shares the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. At the end of the episode we discuss ways you can start and grow a new side hustle.  Her book, Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth, details how she paid off over $200,000 worth of student loan debt and built a path to financial freedom. She shares her journey with authenticity, joy, and humor. This is one you don’t want to miss! Connect with Cindy on Instagram: @zerobasedbudget Cindy's website: https://zerobasedbudget.com/   Read Cindy's Full Bio Here Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    1h 15m
  7. 13: Winning on a Netflix Show and in the Kitchen with Haley Herridge

    08/15/2023

    13: Winning on a Netflix Show and in the Kitchen with Haley Herridge

    Haley Herridge is back for part two! In this episode she shares what it was like to be on the Netflix show, Easy Bake Battle, and her experience after winning.  We discuss how Haley fought through the noise to find direction in her business and ways she simplifies her kitchen to make life easier.  She shares a resource she created to help you save time (and money) when it comes to deciding what to cook. The answer to “What’s for dinner?” just got a lot easier!  Her meal plan has been released since we recorded the episode - Don’t forget to download it at the link below!  Tune in for actionable tips and advice for simplifying your kitchen and some fun behind the scenes of her tv appearance.  Download Haley’s Happy Kitchen Meal Plan HERE. Connect with Haley on Instagram: @hayherridge Haley's website: https://haleyherridge.com/  Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    23 min
  8. 12: Navigating Rejections on the Road to Your Dreams with Haley Herridge

    08/01/2023

    12: Navigating Rejections on the Road to Your Dreams with Haley Herridge

    Have you ever had a dream that seemed like it would never happen? Haley always dreamed of being on a cooking show and applied to shows for over 6 years, but kept getting rejections. Instead of letting that stop her she turned it into a learning opportunity and eventually landed on a cooking competition on Netflix! On this week's episode she shares her early childhood cooking memories, her career journey, and the process to finally getting on a cooking show in part one of a two part series. In 2 weeks she'll be back to talk about her experience on the show, building her personal brand, and what she's currently up to with her content! This episode will inspire you to keep going even if your dream seems far away and to re-frame a NO as an opportunity to learn and grow. Connect with Haley on Instagram: @hayherridge Haley's website: https://haleyherridge.com/ Connect on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about the podcast and guests on the website

    22 min
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  • Creator
    Rachel Garcia
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Disrupt the Defaults
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